Well, I've been working on getting my straight razor into shape, and sometimes it's better than others. Unfortunately, the only way to tell how it is REALLY performing is to shave my face. I have nothing that will simulate my beard. At any rate, at least the kids think it's funny to watch dad lather up with the brush, and lil Tony loves to soap up the brush and put the soap on my face. I'm tired of bending down for it though, and besides, they are doing so well at washing their hands that it's time to pick up a one or two step stool to help them out.